{{tnr}}'''Luis Vicente Gutiérrez''' (b. December 10, 1953) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. Gutierrez was elected by voters from [[Illinois' 4th congressional district]]. He was first elected to the [[U.S. House]] in 1992.<ref name="biogrpahy"/>

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{{tnr}}'''Luis Vicente Gutiérrez''' (b. December 10, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. Gutierrez was elected by voters from [[Illinois' 4th congressional district]]. He was first elected to the [[U.S. House]] in 1992.<ref name="biogrpahy"/>

He is set to run for [[U.S. Congress elections, 2014|re-election]] to the [[U.S. House elections, 2014|U.S. House]] in 2014. If he runs, he will seek the Democratic nomination in the primary election. {{Nov2014genelection}}

Gutierrez voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll659.xml ''U.S. House'' "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.]</ref>

{{Oppose vote}} Gutierrez voted against HR 2217 - the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.<ref name="votes">[https://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/26841/luis-gutierrez#.UkruGX_B_A4 ''Project Votesmart,'' "Luis Gutierrez," accessed October 1, 2013]</ref>

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=====Keystone Pipeline Amendment=====

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{{Support vote}} Gutierrez voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.<ref name="votes"/>

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=====Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act=====

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{{Support vote}} Gutierrez voted in favor of HR 624 - the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.<ref>[http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/F?c113:4:./temp/~c113vMEvNq:e679: ''The Library of Congress'', "H.R.624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (Referred in Senate - RFS)," accessed August 27, 2013]</ref> The bill was largely supported by Republicans but divided the Democratic Party.<ref name="votes"/>

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=====National Defense Authorization Act=====

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{{Oppose vote}} Gutierrez voted against HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.<ref name="votes"/>

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====Economy====

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====Immigration====

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=====Morton Memos Enforcement Prohibition=====

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{{Oppose vote}} Gutierrez voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States. The vote largely followed party lines.<ref name="votes"/>

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=====Arrest during immigration protest=====

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:: ''See also: [[Gang of Eight]]''

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On October 8, 2013, eight [[Democratic]] members of [[Congress]] were arrested while attending a protest calling for comprehensive immigration reform in front of the U.S. Capitol.<ref name="protest">[http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/08/20874725-democratic-lawmakers-arrested-during-immigration-protest?lite ''NBC News,'' "Democratic lawmakers arrested during immigration protest," accessed October 9, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/luis-gutierrez-fierce-fighter-for-immigration-reform/2013/10/20/bc424ef4-35a8-11e3-be86-6aeaa439845b_story_1.html ''Washington Post,'' "Luis Gutierrez, fierce fighter for immigration reform," accessed October 21, 2013]</ref>

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The eight included Gutierrez, [[John Lewis]], [[Keith Ellison]], [[Charlie Rangel]], [[Raul Grijalva]], [[Joe Crowley]], [[Jan Schakowsky]] and [[Al Green]].<ref name="protest"/> The politicians, along with activists who attended an immigration rally on the National Mall, staged a sit-in near the west side of the Capitol.<ref name="protest"/> Authorities arrested the lawmakers for crowding and disrupting the streets around the Capitol. Almost 200 people were arrested by police during the protest.<ref name="protest"/>

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====Healthcare====

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=====Health Care Reform Rules=====

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{{Oppose vote}} Gutierrez voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.<ref name="votes"/>

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=====Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act=====

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{{Oppose vote}} Gutierrez voted against HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.<ref name="votes"/>

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====Social issues====

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=====Amash amendment=====

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{{Oppose vote}} Gutierrez voted against House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.<ref name="votes"/>

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====Previous congressional sessions====

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=====Fiscal Cliff=====

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{{Support vote}} Gutierrez voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll659.xml ''U.S. House'' "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.]</ref>

Gutierrez is set to run for [[U.S. Congress elections, 2014|re-election]] to the [[U.S. House elections, 2014|U.S. House]] in 2014. If he runs, he will seek the Democratic nomination in the primary election. {{Nov2014genelection}}

[[File:Luis Gutierrez 2012 Donor Breakdown.PNG|right|375px|thumb|Breakdown of the source of Gutierrez's campaign funds before the 2012 election.]]

[[File:Luis Gutierrez 2012 Donor Breakdown.PNG|right|375px|thumb|Breakdown of the source of Gutierrez's campaign funds before the 2012 election.]]

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Gutierrez won re-election to the [[U.S. House]] in 2012. During that election cycle, Gutierrez's campaign committee raised a total of $344,315 and spent $383,558.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00004874&cycle=2012 ''Open Secrets'' "Luis Gutierrez 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 20, 2013]</ref>

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Gutierrez won re-election to the [[U.S. House]] in 2012. During that election cycle, Gutierrez's campaign committee raised a total of $344,315 and spent $383,558.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00004874&cycle=2012 ''Open Secrets'' "Luis Gutierrez 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 20, 2013]</ref> This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2013/06/2012-overview.html ''Open Secrets,'' "Election 2012: The Big Picture Shows Record Cost of Winning a Seat in Congress," June 19, 2013]</ref>

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====Cost per vote====

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Gutierrez spent $2.88 per vote received in 2012.

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Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Gutierrez is a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|far-left Democrat]]," as of June 16, 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/luis_gutierrez/400163 ''Gov Track'' "Gutierrez" Accessed June 16, 2013]</ref>

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Gutierrez is a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|far-left Democrat]]," as of June 16, 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/luis_gutierrez/400163 ''Gov Track'' "Gutierrez" Accessed June 16, 2013]</ref>

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===Like-minded colleagues===

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The website ''OpenCongress'' tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.<ref>[http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400163_Luis_Gutierrez ''OpenCongress,'' "Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez," Accessed August 1, 2013]</ref>

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Gutierrez most often votes with:

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*{{reddot}} [[Chris Gibson]]

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*{{bluedot}} [[Brian Higgins]]

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Gutierrez least often votes with:

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*{{reddot}} [[Jeff Duncan]]

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*{{bluedot}} [[Jim Matheson]]

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===National Journal vote ratings===

===National Journal vote ratings===

:: ''See also: [[National Journal vote ratings]]''

:: ''See also: [[National Journal vote ratings]]''

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====2012====

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Gutierrez ranked 71st in the liberal rankings in 2012.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings ''National Journal,'' "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 27, 2013]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Gutierrez ranked 71st in the liberal rankings in 2012.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings ''National Journal,'' "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 27, 2013]</ref>

====2011====

====2011====

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Gutierrez ranked 71st in the liberal rankings.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings2011/searchable-vote-ratings-tables-house-20120223 ''National Journal,'' "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Gutierrez ranked 71st in the liberal rankings.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings2011/searchable-vote-ratings-tables-house-20120223 ''National Journal,'' "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012]</ref>

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::''See also: [[Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

::''See also: [[Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

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====2011====

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The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Gutierrez paid his congressional staff a total of $1,066,740 in 2011. He ranks 115th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and he ranks 98th overall of the highest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, [[Illinois]] ranks 46th in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/262/Rep_Luis_Guti_rrez.html LegiStorm "Luis Gutierrez"]</ref>

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The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Gutierrez paid his congressional staff a total of $1,066,740 in 2011. He ranks 115th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranks 98th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, [[Illinois]] ranks 46th in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/262/Rep_Luis_Guti_rrez.html LegiStorm "Luis Gutierrez"]</ref>

===Net worth===

===Net worth===

:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

====2011====

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Gutierrez's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $1,659,039 and $4,186,000. That averages to $2,922,519, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874. His average net worth increased by 64.69% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00004874&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Gutierrez (D-Ill), 2011"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org'', Gutierrez's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $1,659,039 and $4,186,000. That averages to $2,922,519, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874. His average net worth increased by 64.69% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00004874&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Gutierrez (D-Ill), 2011"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Gutierrez's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $1,053,014 and $2,496,000. That averages to $1,774,507, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00004874&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Gutierrez, (D-Illinois), 2010"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org'', Gutierrez's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $1,053,014 and $2,496,000. That averages to $1,774,507, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00004874&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Gutierrez, (D-Illinois), 2010"]</ref>

==Personal==

==Personal==

Gutierrez and his wife Soraida have two daughters, Omaira and Jessica, and a grandson, Luisito. <ref name="biography"/>

Gutierrez and his wife Soraida have two daughters, Omaira and Jessica, and a grandson, Luisito. <ref name="biography"/>

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Gutierrez released his memoir, “Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill,” in October 2013.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/luis-gutierrez-fierce-fighter-for-immigration-reform/2013/10/20/bc424ef4-35a8-11e3-be86-6aeaa439845b_story.html ''Washington Post,'' "Luis Gutierrez, fierce fighter for immigration reform," accessed October 21, 2013]</ref>

He is set to run for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. If he runs, he will seek the Democratic nomination in the primary election. The general election took place November 4, 2014.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Gutierrez is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.

Biography

Gutierrez was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 10, 1953 and later moved to Puerto Rico, his parent's birthplace, before returning to Chicago to attend college. He graduated from Northeastern Illinois University in 1977 with a degree in English and worked as a teacher, social worker, cab driver, community activist, and city official until his election in 1986 as Alderman from the city's 26th ward.[3]

Issues

Legislative actions

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 114 out of the 3,036 introduced bills (3.8 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[6] For more information pertaining to Gutierrez's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[7]

National security

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations

Gutierrez voted against HR 2217 - the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[8]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Gutierrez voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[8]

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

Gutierrez voted in favor of HR 624 - the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[9] The bill was largely supported by Republicans but divided the Democratic Party.[8]

National Defense Authorization Act

Gutierrez voted against HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[8]

Economy

Immigration

Morton Memos Enforcement Prohibition

Gutierrez voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States. The vote largely followed party lines.[8]

Healthcare

Health Care Reform Rules

Gutierrez voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[8]

Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act

Gutierrez voted against HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[8]

Social issues

Amash amendment

Gutierrez voted against House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.[8]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Gutierrez voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[12]

Full history

To view the full congressional electoral history for Luis V. Gutierrez, click [show] to expand the section.

2010

On November 2, 2010, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Israel Vasquez (R) and Robert J. Burns (G) in the general election.[15]

U.S. House, Illinois District 4 General Election, 2010

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

77.4%

63,273

Republican

Israel Vasquez

14.3%

11,711

Green

Robert J. Burns

8.3%

6,808

Total Votes

81,792

2008

On November 4, 2008, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Daniel Cunningham (R) and Omar N. Lopez (G) in the general election.[16]

U.S. House, Illinois District 4 General Election, 2008

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

80.6%

112,529

Republican

Daniel Cunningham

11.5%

16,024

Green

Omar N. Lopez

7.9%

11,053

Total Votes

139,606

2006

On November 7, 2006, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ann Melichar (R) in the general election.[17]

U.S. House, Illinois District 4 General Election, 2006

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

85.8%

69,910

Republican

Ann Melichar

14.2%

11,532

Total Votes

81,442

2004

On November 2, 2004, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tony Cisneros (R) and Jake Witmer (L) in the general election.[18]

U.S. House, Illinois District 4 General Election, 2004

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

83.6%

104,761

Republican

Tony Cisneros

12.4%

15,536

Libertarian

Jake Witmer

4%

5,077

Total Votes

125,374

2002

On November 5, 2002, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Anthony J. "Tony" Lopez-Cisneros (R) and Maggie Kohls (L) in the general election.[19]

U.S. House, Illinois District 4 General Election, 2002

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

79.7%

67,339

Republican

Anthony J. "Tony" Lopez-Cisneros

15.1%

12,778

Libertarian

Maggie Kohls

5.2%

4,396

Total Votes

84,513

2000

On November 7, 2000, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Stephanie Sailor (L) in the general election.[20]

U.S. House, Illinois District 4 General Election, 2000

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

88.6%

89,487

Libertarian

Stephanie Sailor

11.4%

11,476

Total Votes

100,963

1998

On November 3, 1998, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Birch (R) and William Passmore (L) in the general election.[21]

U.S. House, Illinois District 1 General Election, 1998

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

81.7%

54,244

Republican

John Birch

15.9%

10,529

Libertarian

William Passmore

2.4%

1,583

Total Votes

66,356

1996

On November 5, 1996, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated William Passmore (L) in the general election.[22]

U.S. House, Illinois District 1 General Election, 1996

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

85.8%

35,278

Libertarian

William Passmore

14.2%

5,857

Total Votes

41,135

1994

On November 8, 1994, Luis V. Gutierrez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steven Valtierra in the general election.[23]

U.S. House, Illinois District 1 General Election, 1994

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrezincumbent

76.5%

46,695

Republican

Steven Valtierra

23.5%

14,384

Total Votes

61,079

1992

On November 3, 1992, Luis V. Gutierrez won election to the United States House. He defeated Hildegarde Rodriguez-Schieman (R) in the general election.[24]

U.S. House, Illinois District 1 General Election, 1992

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Luis V. Gutierrez

77.6%

90,452

Republican

Hildegarde Rodriguez-Schieman

22.4%

26,154

Total Votes

116,606

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Gutierrez is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Gutierrez raised a total of $2,793,834 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 5, 2013.[25]

2012

Breakdown of the source of Gutierrez's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

Gutierrez won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Gutierrez's campaign committee raised a total of $344,315 and spent $383,558.[30] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[31]

Lifetime voting record

According to the website GovTrack, Gutierrez missed 1,579 of 13,509 roll call votes from Jan 1993 to Mar 2013. This amounts to 11.7%, which is worse than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[38]

Congressional staff salaries

2011

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Gutierrez paid his congressional staff a total of $1,066,740 in 2011. He ranks 115th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranks 98th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Illinois ranks 46th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[39]

Net worth

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Gutierrez's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $1,659,039 and $4,186,000. That averages to $2,922,519, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874. His average net worth increased by 64.69% from 2010.[40]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Gutierrez's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $1,053,014 and $2,496,000. That averages to $1,774,507, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.[41]

Personal

Gutierrez and his wife Soraida have two daughters, Omaira and Jessica, and a grandson, Luisito. [3]

Memoir

Gutierrez released his memoir, “Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill,” in October 2013.[42]

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